Junior Sheet metal / Fabricator Estimator for a busy sheet metal engineering workshop.
About the Company:
Our Client is a Letchworth based company specialising in Prototypes & Low Volume Production Sheet Metal Pressings, Stampings and Fabrication to the Highest Quality, working in many different sectors. Customers include Ford motors, Lockheed Martin, Warner brothers and McLaren.
You will be joining a team who pride their selves on giving excellent customer service, with a fast response resolving queries and supplying parts within very short lead times.
ROLE:
Our Client are market leaders and currently have an opening for a Estimator / Quote engineer to join their expanding sales team.
Utilise industry knowledge, historical data, and estimating software to prepare accurate and competitive project cost estimates. (training can be given)
Utilise industry knowledge, historical data, and estimating software to prepare accurate and competitive project cost estimates.
Engage with clients during the process to clarify project requirements, address any inquiries, and build positive relationships.
Stay informed about industry trends, material costs, and market conditions to provide up-to-date and competitive estimates.
Requirements:
Proven experience as an Estimator in the fabrication.
Knowledge of steel fabrication processes, materials, and industry standards.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent analytical and mathematical skills with a keen attention to detail.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Experienced in produce accurate, timely, and competitive quotations.
Ensure compliance with client requirements.
Some experience in the manufacture of sheet metal details, machined components, and sub-assemblies.
Systematic and uniform approach to complete tasks in timely manner.
Competent in job role, experience in a similar environment and open to learning.
Adequate knowledge to undertake job role with potential to develop further through on job and vocational training.
Continuous Improvement and Cost Saving expertise on manufactured parts and processes would be an advantage.
Developed commercial and financial awareness.
Ability to communicate written and orally both internally within the business and externally with customers.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to read and interrogate detailed 2d engineering drawings and 3d CAD models
In return we offer:
25 days leave plus statutory holidays per year.
5 hour working week.
£14 - £17 /hr depending on experience.
Regular overtime at X1.5
Bonus scheme
Modern machinery in a bespoke building.
Sick pay scheme
Fabrication / Estimator / Sales estimator / Fabrication estimator / Sheet metal estimator